Limited_Sources_Justification_1300647655__Redacted.pdf

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

V2.0 APRIL 20.17

Non-DoD #:N00189-l l -A-0085 Control #: 172856

PR #:!300647655

1 . Contracting Activitv

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVS EA), Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Contracts Department, Code 02, Newport, Rl.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action Being Approved

Code 1021 has a new requirement to purchase furniture for the renovation of WAF Lab, Code 85, i n Building 1346. N UWCDIVNPT has existing I-Iennan Miller furniture in Building 1346 and in other Code 85 occupied spaces as well as within its storage facilities. Previously, furniture was solicited and purchased through Contract# NOO 189-1 1-A-0085.

The Code must match the existing furniture in Building I 346 to match the fonn and fit and function for compatibility during installation, parts in terchangeability and ease of reconfiguring the office spaces and work stations when the need arises, Many of the other existing buildings within the lab are utilizing the Hennan Nf iller brand furniture. For these reasons it is considered in the best interest of the Government to procure furniture that is the same manufacturer, is compatibJe and can be readily i ntegrated with existing furni ture located within the storage facility, and building

3. Description of Supplies/Services (including the estimated val ue)

Estimated Dollar Value

Funds Tyoe Estimate

NUWCDIVNPT

Overhead

Herman Nliller furniture per the enclosed Parts List for Building 1346 that will match the existing furniture in color, fonn and fit.

4. Authority

FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the [eve! of quality requ ired because the supplies or serv ices are unique or highly specialized.

5. S upporting Rationale

The required furniture must match existing furniture in color, fonn, fit, and compatibility interoperablilty and the reconfiguration of spaces. As Herman Miller furniture has been used throughtoUt Build ing 1356, making changes in configurations for future growth and provid ing interchangeable work spaces utilizing existing furniture on hand, Herman Miller furniture is required. Each manufacturer of systems fumilure uses their own unique method of connecting components together and the use of which voids the I-Jerman Miller \.Varranty. Additionally, the electronic compononts used in other brands cannot be utilized with I-l.ennan Miller electronic components. As such, no brands are compatible vvith the Herman N1iller Brand. Furthermore, procuring the same brand of furhiture creates cost savings since it is compatible and can be read i ly integrated with existing furniture.

6. Best Val ue Detennination

The contracting officer determines the order placed pursuant to this Limited Source Justification represents the Best Value to the Government. The contracting officer will make a determination of fair and reasonable pricing for t individual order using the proposal analysjs techniques at 15.404-1 in accordance with Class Deviation 2014-00011 to FAR 8.404(d).

7. Market Research

The Department of Navy (DON) has issued policy mandating only the Naval Supply Systems Comtnand (NAVSUP) suite of strategically sourced BPAs shall be used for ordering office, dorm and quarters, child development, and industrial and institutional furniture. Authority to approve exceptions to this pol icy must be made on a case by case basis at a level no lower than the Chief of Contracting Office.

Hennan Miller Furniture is available through. the required DLA BPA furniture supplier list under contract # N00! 89-1 !-A-0085.

8< Other Supportiniz Facts

Procurement of furniture through the Navy BPA is mandated per the Nav)' BPA Furniture Ordering Guide.

9. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

The compatibi lity requ irements of the Hennan Mi ller brand furniture do not allow- for substitution of another manufacturer's products for the items referenced in Paragraph 3 above. There are no actions taken to increase competition at this time because the furniture is mandated to be procured through the Navy BPA. ff future needs arise, NUWCDIVNPT personnel will continue to examine the need for Hennan Niiller brand furniture and explore viable alternatives if the need to match existing furniture does not exist in the future.

IDENTITY OF NEGOTIATOR:

SIGNATURES:

A. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(L ))